Fodor's upCLOSE Mexico - 1998 Author:Fodor's THE GUIDE THAT GETS YOU TO THE heart & soul OF MEXICO — upCLOSE Mexico is smart, hip, and informative. It gives you — quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on — the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the — essence of the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world and helps... more »
you get the most Mexico for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best
of all possible travel companions.
All the places to go, from Baja to the Yucatán
Chiapan rain forest, brilliant Pacific beaches, and crumbling Maya ruins
Local festivals and Saint's Days you won't want to miss
Baja whale-watching to hiking Colima's volcanoes
Shopping tips for silver, handicrafts, and other treasures
Tell-all reviews of small hotels, clean hostels, and cozy B&Bs
Where to stay that's charming (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg)
Complete coverage of Mexico's Villa Juvenile hostels, open to all ages
Beachside hotels, converted colonial mansions, and the best places to hang your hammock
Safe, attractive campgrounds
The buzz on restaurants, cafés, and discos
The best places to enjoy regional specialties like mole poblano
Eat right at taquerías, bakeries, open-air cafés, and bustling markets
Where to dance'til dawn to rock, jazz, big bands, or música tropical